Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources. By linking local individuals and communities with new ideas and technology, Winrock is increasing long-term productivity, equity, and responsible resource management to benefit the poor and disadvantaged of the world.<\/p>\n
Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n Job Title:\u00a0Administrative Assistant<\/strong><\/p>\n Winrock International (WI) is currently recruiting for the position of a full-time Administrative Assistant in its Tamale project office to support the five-year, USAID-funded Feed the Future Ghana Agriculture and Natural Resources Management Project (USAID AgNRM). The USAID AgNRM project seeks to provide a scalable, integrated landscape approach that will support sustainable economic development and rural livelihoods, increase nutrition and climate change adaptation, and strengthen Northern Ghana\u2019s natural resources.<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 LOCATION:<\/strong> Tamale, Ghana ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES<\/strong><\/p>\n The Administrative Assistant will work with the Senior Operations and Human Resources (HR) Manager and other Operations staff to provide office and field support for the program as a whole.<\/p>\n OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Provide general administrative support to the office and field teams; SALARY & BENEFITS<\/strong><\/p>\n The annual salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits include life, disability and medical insurance, retirement, and other normal Winrock benefits.<\/p>\n Qualification Required & Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Education:\u00a0 Bachelor\u2019s degree in a relevant field Skills<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to be flexible, responsive, and confident in interfacing with various internal and external individuals to accomplish tasks Location:<\/strong> Tamale<\/p>\n How to Apply For the Job<\/strong><\/p>\n All interested candidates shall submit their applications (maximum 5 pages including resume, three references and one-page cover letter) in English to:<\/p>\n Ghana.Recruitment@winrock.org<\/strong>, indicating \u201cAdministrative Assistant \u201d in the subject line.<\/p>\n Closing Date:<\/strong> 01 August, 2016<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Applications will be reviewed as they are received. To Apply For More Jobs At Winrock International, Click Below<\/strong><\/p>\n Geographic Information Systems Specialist<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Behavior Change Communications Specialist<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 UNIT:\u00a0<\/strong> Forestry and Natural Resource Management Group
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 REPORTS TO:<\/strong>\u00a0 Senior Operations and Human Resources (HR) Manager<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Execute day to day office management including filing correspondence, logistics support, air tickets, hotel reservation and visa support;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Handle incoming phone calls and office visitors;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Supervise and arrange for pick up, accommodation and drop of project visitors;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Organize and process security clearances, long-term visas and periodic renewals for long-term expatriates;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Assist in office expansion works, help supervise all maintenance works of office equipment, building, furnishings, and provide recommendations for repair;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Coordinate meetings and make logistical arrangements for workshops and seminars;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Provide assistance and logistics for in-house\/outside, seminar\/training\/workshops including purchase of required supplies, venue bookings, transportation, etc.;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Perform other administrative works including but not limited to settlement of issues relating to utility bills, shifting telephone and furniture, visit to site offices and provide assistance and support to the field\/site offices;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Manage schedules of drivers, security guards and cleaner;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Review of all log books maintained by the project drivers (both, WI hired and service agreement) by month, prepare monthly statement of km. usage, segregate kilometers used for official, field, other and personal purposes (if applicable) for billing; and,
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Complete other tasks as assigned by supervisor(s).<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Work Experience:\u00a0 Three years of relevant experience in office management, project support and\/or administration
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Experience working with donor-funded projects is an advantage
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Demonstrated and proven record to work in a multidisciplinary team<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Strong organizational skills, as well as excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Problem solving capabilities and sense of responsibility in seeing issues through to completion
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Fluency in written and spoken English
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Computer literacy, specifically in Microsoft Word and Excel, is required
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Cheerful spirit and willingness to learn are beneficial<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Final deadline for applications is August 1, 2016.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Winrock would like to graciously thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates who meet all requisite criteria and are short listed will be contacted.<\/p>\n